Join a leading research institute driving innovation in healthcare through cutting-edge science and collaboration. This organisation offers a purpose-driven environment, with a warm, welcoming culture, where your work supports life-changing discoveries and patient outcomes.
Your New Role
As Recruitment Officer, you'll be at the heart of a busy HR department, supporting the full recruitment lifecycle and onboarding process.
You'll be a visible and operational presence, working closely with hiring managers to deliver a high-quality, proactive recruitment service.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Managing the end-to-end recruitment processes, from job adverts to appointment.
* Use e-recruitment systems to handle applications, candidate communications, and status updates.
* Coordinate interview logistics, including room bookings, virtual interviews, and travel arrangements.
* Draft and issue offer letters, conduct right-to-work checks, and liaise with Occupational Health.
* Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure compliance with GDPR and Home Office regulations.
* Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters, students, and visitors.
* Produce recruitment-related reports and statistics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with HR colleagues and act as a point of contact for recruitment queries.
* Represent HR on interview panels and advise on best practices.
What You'll Need:
* Degree in HR, Recruitment, or a business-related subject (or equivalent experience), or CIPD Level 5.
* Proven experience in recruitment, ideally in-house, with knowledge of UK immigration and right-to-work checks.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with recruitment systems.
* A proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience of working within an academic environment or a not-for-profit organisation (desirable).
Benefits
* 32 Days Holiday plus Bank Holiday (40 days in total).
* Day off on Christmas Eve.
* 35 Hour Working Week.
* Public Sector Pension Scheme.
* Green Travel Scheme.
* Access to discounted fitness and wellbeing programmes across Manchester.
* Inclusive and supportive working environment with a strong EDI commitment.
* Extensive staff discounts on entertainment, retail, and dining.
* Development and training opportunity within a large, complex organisation.
If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us directly. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are interested in looking at an alternative position, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding other options.
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